| 1 Chemical product and company information | |
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| Trade Name: | ABC POWDERS (ALL GRADES) |
| Product Application: | Fire fighting powder for use on Class A, B and C fires |
| Supplier: | Safelincs Ltd, 33 West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9FX |
| Tel: Fax: |
+44 (0)1507 462 176 +44 (0)1507 463 288 |
| 2 Composition and ingredient information | |
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| Irritating to skin and eyes. Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. |
| 3 Hazard identification | |
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| Not regarded as a health or environmental hazard under current legislation. No known acute health effects when used as intended. |
| 4 First aid measures | |
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| Inhalation: | Remove casualty from exposure. Provide rest, warmth and fresh air. |
| Ingestion: | Rinse mouth with water and give plenty of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting |
| Skin / Eye Contact: | Wash the skin immediately with plenty of soap and water |
| Eye Contact: | Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes |
| If symptoms persist seek medical advice and treat symptomatically | |
| 5 Fire fighting measures | |
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| No specific measures required as this product is a fire extinguishing medium. If product containers are involved in fire then suitable media should be applied. |
| 6 Accidental release measures |
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| Do not allow to enter sewers and watercourses. If contamination of drainage systems or watercourses is unavoidable, immediately inform appropriate authorities |
| 7 Handling and storage | |
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| Product should be diluted with water before use | |
| Handling: | When handling this product use suitable containment methods to avoid generation of dust and local exhaust ventilation to limit personal exposure |
| Storage: | Keep cool and dry in the absence of vibration. Maintain good housekeeping practice, store away from sodium hypochlorite (bleach) |
| 8 Exposure controls and personal protection | |
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| Ingredients comments: | Product contains respirable Silica which has a MEL of 0.3mg/m3 (8 hour TWA). |
| Personal protection: | Use of gloves, goggles and protective clothing is recommended |
| Ventilation: | Provide sufficient ventilation for operators causing dust formation |
| Respirators: | Respiratory protection (P1) must be used if air concentration exceeds acceptable level |
| Protective gloves: | No specific hand protection noted but gloves may still be advisable. Use protective gloves made of impermeable material |
| Eye protection: | Wear approved chemical safety goggles where eye exposure is reasonably probable |
| Hygienic work practices: | Wash at end of each shift and before eating, smoking and using toilet |
| 9 Physical and chemical properties | |
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| Appearance: | Fine powder |
| Odour: | Odourless |
| pH: | 4.5 of 5% solution in water |
| Density / Specific Gravity: | Settled apparent density 1000-1300 kg/m3 |
| Solubility: | Soluble in water but silicon additive delays dissolution |
| Flammability: | Non-flammable |
| Decomposition: | at 190 °C in flame zone |
| 10 Stability and reactivity | |
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| Stabilitye: | Normally stable |
| Conditions to avaoid : | Avoid contact with alkalis. Avoid contact with water. Avoid contact with strong oxidisers |
| 11 Toxicological properties | |
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| Toxic does-LD50 : |
Ammonium sulphate: >3000 mg/kg (oral rat) Monoammonium phosphate: unknown toxicity, it is a general purpose food additive |
| Ingestion: | May cause discomfort if swallowed |
| Skin contact: | Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause irritation |
| Inhalation: | Dust may irritate respiratory system or lungs |
| Eye contact: | Particles in the eyes may cause irritation and smarting |
| 12 Ecological information | |
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| Mobility : | Soluble in water therefore it could lower the pH if washed into watercourses |
| Bioaccumulation: | Low potential for bioaccumulation |
| Degradability: | Not readily biodegradable. Note: ammonium salts and phosphates act as plant nutrients |
| Acute fish toxicity: | Not toxic at limit of water solubility |
| In the event of a large spill, advise appropriate authority | |
| 13 Disposal considerations | |
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| Disposal methods : | Powder or contaminated packaging to be collected, sealed tightly in bags and disposed on approved landfills. Do not dispose with alkalis |
| Waste class: | European Waste Catalogue 160304 |
| 14 Transport Information | |
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| Not classified as hazardous for transport. |
| 15 Regulatory information | |
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| Risk phrases : | Not classified |
| Safety phrases: | S-22 Do not breathe dust |
| UK regulatory references: | Classification, Packaging and Labelling Regulations 1984. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 188. Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations 1993 |
| EU directives: | Dangerous Preparations Directive 88/379. System of specific information relating to Dangerous Preparations 91/155. Safety Data Sheet Directive 2001/58 |
| Statutory instruments: | Chemicals (Hazard Information & packaging) Regulations. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health |
| Approved code of practice: | Safety Data Sheets for Substances and Preparations L62. Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply |
| Guidance notes: | Occupational Exposure Limits EH40. CHIP for everyone HSG (108). |
| 16 Other information | |
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| User notes: | N/A |
| Information sources: | Croner’s: Substances Hazardous to Health. Croner’s: Emergency First Aid Guide. Croner’s: Emergency Spillage Guide. Croner’s: Dangerous Substances |
| Revision comments: | N/A |